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Best Brut Champagne and Sparkling Wine

The best champagne and sparkling wine selections are rated 95 or higher on a scale of 100. Ratings have been provided by Champagne 411, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator. The reports include reviews, ratings, tasting notes, retail price, and "when to drink" dates.

Our Selection Process
Our reports are compiled from the most popular brands available in North America. However, some may be difficult to find. All brands selected (with the exception of blanc de noirs) have been reviewed within the past three years.

This report is devoted to the brut sweetness level. Our Sweet Champagne report provides ratings and prices for labels that are sweeter than brut. They are a small part of champagne production, but provide a good option for certain occasions and for those who prefer a sweeter sparkling wine experience. They are significantly different and are discussed in a seperate report.

Price Categories
The following four price categories are represented in this report. As expected, none of the top labels are priced under $50.

  • $$$$$$ = More than $400
  • $$$$$ = $201 to $400
  • $$$$ = $101 to $200
  • $$$ = $51 to $100

The Best Champagne
The following brands are listed in order with the highest rated brand at the top of the list. All are rated 95 or higher within the past three years. Click on a label name to see the report that includes a review, ratings, tasting notes, retail price, and other details.

97 or Higher
 
  Price House/Winery Label
  $$$$$$ Krug Clos Du Mesnil 1998 (blanc de blancs)
  $$$$$$ Krug Clos D'Ambonnay 1998 (blanc de noirs)
  $$$$$ Louis Roederer Cristal 2004
  $$$$$ Louis Roederer Cristal 2002
  $$$$$$ Krug Clos Du Mesnil 2000 (blanc de blancs)
 
 
 
 
 
96 Rating
 
  Price House/Winery Label
  $$$$$$ Krug Collection 1989
  $$$$$ Krug 1998 Brut
  $$$$ Louis Roederer Cristal 2005
  $$$$ Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon 2002
  $$$$ Piper-Heidsieck Rare 2002
  $$$ Pol Roger Vintage 2002
  $$$$ Veuve Clicquot Cave Privee 1990
  $$$$$$ Louis Roederer Cristal Rose' 2005
  $$$$$ Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Rose' 2002
  $$$$$ Veuve Clicquot Cave Privee Rose' 1989
  $$$$ Ruinart Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2002
 
 
 
 
 
95 Rating
 
  Price House/Winery Label
  $$$$ Billecart-Salmon Nicolas Francois Billecart 2002
  $$$$$ Krug 2000 Brut
  $$$$$ Louis Roederer Cristal 2006
  $$$$ Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon 2004
  $$$$$ Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 1999
  $$$$ Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose' 2004
  $$$$$$ Louis Roederer Cristal Rose' 2004
  $$$$$ Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Rose' 2000
  $$$$$ Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose' 2005
  $$$$$ Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rose' 2004
  $$$$$ Ruinart Dom Ruinart Rose' 1998
  $$$$ Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2004
  $$$$ Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002
  $$$$ Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2000
 
 
 
 

The Best by Type
The following links provide reports on the best champagne and sparkling wine brands reported by type.

 
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